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Instead of a paper towel, try drying each bar with a 100% white cotton t-shirt or pillowcase because fabric is gentler on the soap than a towel. Then shrink wrap right away and store in a cool, dry place. Hope this helps!

Both Stephenson & SFIC are great bases. I've recently tried the Stephenson base with argan oil.

It's nice for melting large amounts of soap. That's a great idea about preheating it the night before. Also, a ladle is very helpful when it comes to pouring the melted soap.

That 4th attempt looks wonderful. Glad it's working out for you! :)

This place is awesome! http://www.madoils.com/collections/all-micas

With the right mold it's just a question of doing a double pour with two different colors. Here's a link to the mold I used: http://www.flexiblemolds.com/Cupcake%20Soap%20&%20Candle%20Molds.htm Hope this helps!

Your first? You're a natural. Love the colors and shapes! :)

AnastaisaAlex, Yes, you can add cocoa powder to M&P but it can stain your white washcloths and too much creates brown suds. I prefer adding 1 or 2 teaspoons of a good quality chocolate [70% cacao] per pound of melt & pour soap base. Like cocoa butter, it creates a richer lather. Hope this...

triplemom, I'd recommend non-bleeding, if possible. By the way, here's a wonderful article about non-bleeding colors from the Brambleberry site. There are examples of what a bleeding [or migrating] color will do. Photos of each color are also included. Here's the link...

I know how you feel as I was once new to M&P. Here's how to make your own mica color block. I call it a color chip. Melt 2 ounces of clear melt and pour soap base. Add 1 Tablespoon of mica and mix well. Pour into a small plastic or silicone mold and allow to harden. You can either keep it...

topofmurrayhill, Love that color soap. The good news about adding EO's to M&P is that the aroma will last for quite a long time. I've used may chang [litsea cubeba] as an anchor for citrus EO's and that helps even more.

WildIris, You can buy a melt and pour soap base with shea butter, cocoa butter or hemp seed oil already added. Those 3 oils/butters are usually good for all skin types. Evening Primrose oil or rosehip seed oil is nice for mature skin types. If you make a few bars of soap, you can add about 1/2...

I've now made French Vanilla Bean Macarons. This time I used metric measurements so my soap scale came in handy! Here's a link to the recipe and a few photos. https://lisamaliga.wordpress.com/2016/03/19/french-macaron-baking-adventures-part-6-vanilla-bean-macarons/ Here's what some of the...

I like clear and white the best. I can always add goat's milk, shea butter or lots of other butters, oils, colorants, herbs & EO's/FO's.

That geode looks so real! Thanks so much for sharing that video to show how they're made.

Welcome Val! Yes, I've added matcha powder to clear base. It stays green for a few days and then turns brown. Wonderful additive, tho'. Happy Soaping! Lisa

Powdered goat's milk is a wonderful additive. You can sprinkle it in when the soap's half melted -- about 1 teaspoon per pound. You'll love the creamy lather! :)

Thank you for all the kind comments! Yes, it does take lots of patience! But I love them so much & even with all the mistakes I’ve made they still taste good! Arimara, here’s a link to macarons made with coconut flour and banana chips so they’re nut free...

I've been on a macaron baking bender since early January. I'm in search of the perfect macaron in both looks and taste. There's now a page on my blog dedicated to French Macaron Baking Adventures. Since the recipe's somewhat involved, I'm posting the direct link to it here...

Have you tried SFIC? I've used them as much as Stephenson and I really like the bases. They melt very well. Here's their ingredient list: http://www.sficcorp.com/images/7a3d989522e514db60bc75023d0a3fab.pdf Brambleberry [BB] carries the SFIC bases.